Explore the Niceville, Florida Online History Center. Historic Niceville, Florida located on Boggy Bayou that opens into Choctawhatchee Bay was originally Boggy, Florida. It was in Walton County until Okaloosa County was formed in 1915 from portions of Santa Rosa County and Walton County. In the 1840's William Nathey from England settled at the head of Boggy Bayou.
Social Security generally defines substantial earnings as a certain dollar amount. In 2017, generally $1,170.00 earnings per month is substantial for non-blind workers and $1,930.00 is substantial work for the blind.
The program is funded through tax withholdings. In 2017, Social Security withholding is 6.2% of the employee's gross pay. The employee must pay this until they reach the wage base limit. Earnings above the wage base limit are generally not subject to social security tax. The wage base limit for 2017 is $127,200.